As recorded in history, the British rule in India flourished from 715 AD to the year 1947, shaping the
country in more ways than one. To begin with, it played an important role in shaping the name of our
country, as it changed first from Bharat to Hindustan, then to Bharatvarsha and finally to India, as we call
it today. Consequently, we have evolved over the years too, naturally. Just like, gravity pulls us back, no
matter how hard we may try to stay up after jumping, so does our past keep us rooted. And yet, with this
awareness of the past kindling in us, we always end up looking forward to the future, don't we?
Humans are regarded as the most sensible of animals on this planet. Perhaps, it's due to our ability of
understanding the roles that both 'good' and 'bad' factors play in our lives. Perhaps, it's owing to this, that
our ancestors created innumerable idols. So, during dark times, it's our belief in these idols, that helped
lighten up the path, giving us the power to overcome fears and keep moving in the right direction. On
conducting an in-depth study, it becomes evident that, these idols represent different energies in diverse
forms across various geographies. Sometimes, these characters embody the physical being as well as
characteristics of certain animals and birds.
And thus, every form represents certain thoughts, differentiating people worshipping certain idols from
the others. For example, no matter how far apart godly and satanic worship may be, they still follow idol
worship. What's different is the idols themselves and the thoughts they represent. What's more? Over
the years, our lifestyle, culture, clothing, homes, et al have also come to be influenced by these symbols.
The symbols handed down by generations, the ones that we recognise and are conscious of, every
living moment.
To come to think of it, we even call names to each other as humans, based on the behaviours/qualities
associated with certain animals. For example, if a person eats a lot, it's natural for us to say 'Look,
doesn't he eat like a monster?' Or if a person is fat, we often say, 'He's as fat as an elephant'. Over the
years, these understandings have translated into the different forms of idols as well.
However today, with our lives being dictated primarily by changing economies and political upheavals,
we run after materialistic gains. Without stopping to think about things we truly love and care about. So
what are we using the symbols and energies handed down by our ancestors for; to fool ourselves?
Materialistic gains are like a mirage, an illusion that steer our lives, blinding humanity with their glint. And
given the scenario, we continue to use our energies to further drown ourselves in this superficial
quicksand? It's like a skeleton without any muscles or skin, adorned with jewellery, on which we base
our joy.
And the British Raj did perhaps have a role to play in it, because after 1947 I'm really unsure where we're
headed. Wedged between the powers of our ancestors and external energies quintessential to our
nouveau society and economy, are we just a confused bunch of individuals believing what we are forced
to believe? That's something to reflect and introspect about for all of us, isn't it?

P S H Y D R E A M S 

“WANT TO GO FAST, GO ALONE. WANT TO GO FAR, GO TOGETHER”
People have all the freedom in this world, what makes people think that deep and feel sad at the
same time? We human beings, have never fought for anything more than we did for freedom and
still we are not as free as we desire to be. Most of us envy others, but people whom we envy do not
seem to be happy either. Oh, I am fine. It is only that my eyes and my mind are not happy with each
other. People with great oration power, sounds great! But what do they actually mean? I want to see
the world in a way, some people can never see or fail to understand. I always try to see brighter
things but it is still hard for me to understand what they actually are. Human beings, do such things
on this beautiful planet earth.
For example, I have always tried to understand why people always fight all the time. They say, it is
all about more freedom! Is it really true? Definitely about equality!

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